YEARLY HIGH
20.9353 XOF
YEARLY LOW
19.0244 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.0832 XOF

2018 ETB to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 20.9353. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 19.0244.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9109 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.5885 to the December average rate of 20.4481, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 20.9353 was down 25.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 28.0038, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ETB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 104,676 XOF
2017 Average 122,340 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 95,122 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,554.49 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

20.7425
19.1896
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to XOF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 19.7068, compared to 20.4596 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7528 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.7068
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.4596

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.9191 XOF (High: 20.0676 / Low: 19.1485). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2676 XOF (High: 20.4664 / Low: 20.1987).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.9191
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2676

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2695 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2695

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 20.6131) against the same month in 2017 (average: 20.4542), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1589 (+0.78%).

2018 Avg (November) 20.6131
2017 Avg (November) 20.4542

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.0676 19.1485 19.5885
February 19.5305 19.0244 19.3190
March 19.4965 19.1131 19.3392
April 19.7303 19.2894 19.4463
May 20.6452 19.8466 20.1652
June 20.5880 20.1747 20.3825
July 20.4664 20.1987 20.3453
August 20.9332 20.2647 20.5656
September 20.6056 19.9510 20.3051
October 20.8645 20.2900 20.4803
November 20.9353 20.4672 20.6131
December 20.7022 20.1525 20.4481